Clinical Nurse Specialist
A Higher Degree of Nursing
Take the next step in your career and become a true leader in your profession with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). The University of Cincinnati (UC) helps you reach your full potential through a blend of the most current, effective teaching methods, and a comprehensive practicum. Now you have an opportunity to earn your perfect degree from a nationally recognized university completely online.
Nursing Degrees Designed Just for You
- Complete your clinicals in your home community
- Innovative courses taught by a renowned faculty
- Convenient online format for working professionals
- Comprehensive personalized support system
- Affordable — ranked as a Top 100 Elite Value
Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Educator
UC’s online Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Educator program prepares you to be an expert clinician, leader, and educator in your area of specialization. Nurses who desire to work in consulting and educational roles within the hospital environment will learn valuable strategies to become practice leaders. You will have the opportunity to focus in three specialty areas: Adult Health, Gerontology, and Critical Care. Along with certification in these areas of specialization, after two full-time years of experience in an academic setting, graduates will also be eligible to take the Certified Nurse Educator examination offered by the National League of Nursing.
– Adult Health & Gerontology
This specialization focuses on the care of patients over the age of 12. Graduates will meet criteria to take the Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (formerly Med-Surg) certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Coursework in this area also focuses on the growing area of older adult health. Graduates will meet criteria to take the Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
– Critical Care
Students who pursue this track will focus on care for patients who are critically ill. Graduates will meet criteria to take the Critical Care Nurse Specialist (CCNS) certification examination offered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
What Our Students Are Saying
Rhonda Arena — MSN
“Being able to complete my education online has been one of the most fulfilling events of my life. I can go to school, take care of family, work and not have to worry about constant travel to and from a brick and mortar college. I have recommended this program and way of studying to several of my friends. Thanks to the University of Cincinnati online Nursing Master’s program, I can get the education I want for a successful future I never thought I could attain at my age.”
Top Ranked
UC is ranked one of the Top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report.
Elite Value
UC is ranked as a Top 100 “elite value” in higher education Money Magazine.
Nursing Accreditation
The College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Regional Accreditation
UC is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.